Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa

Common name: Krulkoppie, Wildepynappel, Pineapple flower, Pineapple lily, umathunga

Family: Asparagaceae (Asparagus)

Distribution: Southern Africa

IUCN Red list: Not evaluated

National red list: Declining

Comments: The name Eucomis is derived from the Greek eukomos meaning beautifully haired, from the Greek eu- meaning well and kome hair of the head, and refers to the tuft of leaf-like bracts that crown the inflorescence.